Judith, Carnage Connoisseur (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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Arnaud Gompertz
Oct 29, 2025
Five Painfully Simple Ways to Play Weird Rakdos
Arnaud continues his Branching Out series by looking at some off-kilter ideas for brewing fun decks in Rakdos (black and red).
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
End the Festivities
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Electrickery
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Fire Covenant
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Blazing Volley
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Dispute
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Young Pyromancer
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Smash to Dust
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Jeska's Will
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Necropotence
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Roaming Throne
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Pestilent Spirit
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Guttersnipe
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mayhem Devil
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Firebrand Archer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Viscera Seer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Crypt Ghast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Price of Progress
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Fire Magic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Gut Shot
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Cast into the Fire
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Wail of the Nim
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Undying Malice
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Transpose
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Fanatical Offering
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Flick a Coin
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Corruption
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Starstorm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Invoke Calamity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thrilling Encore
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Fork
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Withering Boon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Chain Reaction
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Confluence
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Scouring Sands
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Star of Extinction
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Boiling Earth
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Anger of the Gods
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Earthquake
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Into the Fire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Plunge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Barrage of Boulders
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mob Verdict
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Ruby Medallion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Territory Forge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Repercussion
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Courage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Powerbalance
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Grave Pact
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Return the Past
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Mana Crypt
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Séance Board
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Badlands
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Haunted Ridge
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Raucous Theater
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Blazemire Verge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Valakut Awakening
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Canyon Slough
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mount Doom
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Peak
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Horizon of Progress
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-27%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-39%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy